What to Expect at “PCF” 2025

Private Capital Forum 2025 is Saudi Arabia’s premier event dedicated to venture capital, private equity, and private debt. Hosted in Riyadh’s King Abdullah Financial District, the forum brings together institutional investors, fund managers, policymakers, and industry innovators from around the world.

Day 1
Day 2
10:00 AM – 10:15 AM Opening Remarks

A formal welcome marking the start of PCF 2025 and introducing the forum’s vision.

Speakers:

Mr. Ammar Alkhudairy

Chairman - SVC

H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak

CEO & Board Member - SVC
10:15 AM – 10:45 AM Saudi Arabia: Unlocking Private Capital: Vision, Reforms, and Opportunities

Exploring national reforms, strategic initiatives, and growth potential in Saudi Arabia’s private capital landscape.

Moderator:

Mrs. Eithne Treanor

Founder & CEO - Etreanor Media

Speakers:

H.E. Khalid A. Al-Falih  

Minister of Investment - MISA

H.E. Mohammed ElKuwaiz

Chairman - Capital Market Authority
10:45 AM – 11:00 AM The Role of the National Development Fund in Advancing Private Capital

Insights on how the NDF supports private sector investment through strategic funding and institutional alignment.

Moderator:

Mrs. Eithne Treanor

Founder & CEO - Etreanor Media

Speaker:

Dr. Stephen P. Groff

Governor - National Development Fund
11:00 AM – 11:30 AM Impact of Development Funds on Private Capital

How development funds catalyze private capital by mitigating risk, driving innovation, and expanding access.

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Moderator:

Mr. Hasan Muzaffar

Senior  Partner and Managing Partner Middle East - McKinsey  & Company

Speakers:

Mr. Bandr Alhomaly

CEO & MD - Jada Fund of  Funds

Mr. Jörg Goschin

CEO - KfW Capital

Mr. Fahad Alnaeem

CEO - SIDF INVESTMENT COMPANY
11:30 AM – 12:00 PM Capital Allocator Strategies

Examining approaches to capital deployment across asset classes with a focus on risk, return, and long-term impact.

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Moderator:

Mr. Yousef Gamal El-Din

Podcast Host - You're in Business

Speakers:

Abdullah Alshwer, PhD, CFA

CEO - Riyad  Capital

Mr. Hani Halawani

CEO - Mohammed I.  Alsubeaei & Sons Investment Company (MASIC)

Mr. Haitham AlFayez

Investment Strategies Advisor & Board Director

Mr. Hani Aljehani

CIO - Hassana  Investment Company
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM Lunch Break
1:00 PM – 1:30 PM Identifying Value Creation Strategies for Fund Managers

Unpacking how managers drive enterprise value through innovation, governance, and operational improvement.

Moderator:

Mr. Yousef Gamal El-Din

Podcast Host - You're in Business

Speakers:

Mr. Philip Hu

Founding  Member & Managing Director - Primavera  Capital

Mr. António Caçorino

CEO &  Founder - APEX

Dr. Mohammed Almeshekah

Founder & General Partner - Outliers Venture Capital
1:30 PM – 2:00 PM Transformative M&A Strategies

A deep dive into M&A as a growth lever, from identifying synergies to maximizing deal value and integration.

Moderator:

Mrs. Arien Alwabil

Investment VP - SVC

Speakers:

Mr. Matt Harris

Partner - Bain Capital  Ventures

Dr. Ibrahim Almojel

Founding Partner - Khwarizmi Holding

Mr. Faris AlGhannam

CEO & Board Member - HSBC Saudi Arabia
2:00 PM – 2:30 PM Unlocking Successful Exits

Strategies for planning and executing successful exits, from IPOs to strategic sales and secondary markets.

Moderator:

Mrs. Fatima Daoui

Senior  Anchor - Al Arabiya  News Channel

Speakers:

Mr. Walid Majdalani

Managing  Director-Head of Emerging Market - Investcorp  Financial Services

Mr. Muhannad M Qubbaj

Founding  Partner - Olive  Rock Partners

Mr. Dany Farha

Managing  Partner - BECO Capital

Mr. Abdulaziz AlOmran

Founding  Partner and CEO - Impact46
2:30 PM – 3:00 PM Coffee Break
3:00 PM – 3:30 PM Growth Investment Insights

Current trends, market dynamics, and investor approaches driving successful growth-stage capital deployment.

Moderator:

Mrs. Triska Hamid

Journalist

Speakers:

Mr. GV RAVISHANKAR

Managing Director - Peak XV Partners

Mr. Khaled Talhouni

Managing Partner - Nuwa Capital

Mrs. Huda Al-Lawati

Founder & CEO - Aliph Capital

Mr. Abdulmajeed Alsukhan

Co-founder  & CEO - Tamara
3:30 PM – 4:00 PM Stories of Cross-Border Investment Success

Real-world examples of international deals, challenges faced, and key takeaways from successful transactions.

Moderator:

Mrs. Maya
Hojeij

Journalist and Host - Edie Lush LTD

Speakers:

Mrs. Christine Tsai

CEO - 500 Global

Mrs. Noor Sweid

Founder and Managing Partner - Global Ventures

Mr. Hosam Arab

CEO and  Co-founder - Tabby

Mr. Saud Alqahtani

Co‑founder & CEO - Ninja
10:15 – 10:30 AM Market Insights: Bridging capital waves

A high-level exchange offering global market perspectives on private capital and economic trends.

Speakers:

Mr. Abdullah Saidan

Partner - McKinsey & Company

Mr. Jeongmin Seong

Partner - McKinsey & Company
10:30 – 11:05 AM Investing in Emerging Markets: Balancing Risk and Reward

Explore the risk-return dynamics of deploying capital in fast-growing emerging markets.

Moderator:

Mr. Philip Bahoshy

CEO & Founder - MAGNiTT

Speakers:

HRH Prince Sultan bin Fahd bin Salman AlSaud

Chairman - Nama Ventures

Mr. Yemi Lalude

Partner - TPG

Mr. Mahmoud Adi

Founding Partner - Shorooq

Mr. Kais Al Essa

Founding Partner and CEO - Vision Ventures
11:05 – 11:20 AM THE RISE OF THE cognitive ENTERPRISE

Leverage AI, automation, and data to build intelligent, adaptive enterprises that lead in disruption and scale.

Speaker:

Dr. Anas Alfaris

CEO & Co-founder - Intelmatix
11:20 – 11:55 PM Private and Public Partnerships: Catalyzing Tech Innovation

Examine how collaboration between governments and private capital drives tech growth.

Moderator:

Mrs. Ramia Farrage

Senior Presenter & Producer - Forbes Middle East

Speakers:

Lord Ed Vaizey

Member U.K.  House of Lords - Adviser,  Human Capital Venture

Mr. Ibrahim Neyaz

CEO - National  Technology Development Program

Mr. Mohammad Al Omair

CEO - elm
12:00 – 1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
1:00 – 1:30 PM Scaling Global Champions & The Future of Private Capital

Unpack what it takes to scale regional players into global champions through private capital.

Moderator:

H.E. Dr. Nabeel Koshak

CEO & Board Member - SVC

Speakers:

Mr. Deven Parekh

Managing Director - Insight Partners

Mrs. Lamees AlOtaishan

Head of Private Equity and Venture Capital - ‏Wisayah Investment Company
1:30 – 2:00 PM IPO vs. M&A: Choosing the Right Exit Strategy

Discuss trade-offs and decision-making in timing, structure, and outcomes of exits.

Moderator:

Mrs. Athary Almubarak

Chief Strategy Officer - SVC

Speakers:

Mr. Jack R. Selby

Managing Director - Thiel Capital

Mr. Sandeep Bakshi

Head of  Europe Investments - Prosus Ventures

Mrs. Hala Fadel

Managing  Partner - Eurazeo

Mr. Nasser Alajaji

Chief of Listing - Saudi Exchange
2:00 – 2:30 PM Deeptech Investments

Understand the emerging opportunity set and capital needs in deep technology ventures.

Moderator:

Edie Lush

Journalist and Host - Edie Lush LTD

Speakers:

Dr. Nessan Bermingham

Operating  Partner - Khosla  Ventures

Mr. Hasan Askari

Managing Partner - K1

Mr. Andrew Williamson

Managing Partner - Cambridge Innovation Capital

Mr. Majid Mufti

CEO - NEOM Investment Fund (NIF)
2:30 – 3:00 PM COFFEE BREAK
3:00 – 3:30 PM Private Credit and Venture Debt

Explore how debt instruments are fueling high-growth companies across the MENA region.

Moderator:

Mr. Ronit Karamchandani

Vice President - Preqin, a part of BlackRock

Speakers:

Mrs. Armineh Baghoomian

Managing  Director, Head of Europe, Middle East and Africa, Co-Head of Global Fintech - Partners for  Growth

Mr. Tariq Al-Sudairy

Managing Director & CEO - Jadwa Investment

Mr. Dino Kronfol

CIO for Global Sukuk and Head of Middle East Fixed Income - Franklin Templeton

Mr. Rajiv Arun Shah

Managing Director - Goldman  Sachs MENA
3:30 – 4:00 PM Secondaries: Maximizing Value in Private Markets

Gain insights into liquidity solutions and secondary strategies reshaping capital cycles.

Moderator:

Mr. Kaustubh Wagle

Managing Director and Partner - Boston Consulting Group (BCG)

Speakers:

Mrs. Maria Markusjan

Investor - Citi  Ventures

Mr. Abdulwahab Albetairi

Managing Partner & CEO - Pinnacle Capital

Mr. Haitham Alforaih

Managing Partner - SEEDRA Ventures
4:00 – 4:30 PM How Early-Stage Funds Drive Economic Transformation

Learn how early-stage investors catalyze innovation, job creation, and long-term value.

Moderator:

Mrs. Ramia Farrage

Senior Presenter & Producer - Forbes Middle East

Speakers:

Mrs. Connie Chan

Board  Partner - a16z

Mrs. Melissa Guzy

Co-Founder  and Managing Partner - Arbor Ventures

Mr. Chris Yeh

General  Partner - Blitzscaling  Ventures

Mrs. SC Moatti

Managing  Partner - Mighty  Capital
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